2003 Fiat Punto vs. 2013 Honda Insight
To start off, 2013 Honda Insight is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Fiat Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Fiat Punto would be higher. At 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda Insight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Insight (97 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Punto. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Insight weights approximately 285 kg more than 2003 Fiat Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Fiat Punto (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Punto | 2013 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Punto | Insight |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1251 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.1:1 | 10.8 : 1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4377 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 3.9 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.6 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 40 L |
